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European officials are getting anxious about the prospect of a Trump presidency. A high-profile "reverse discimination" case 50 years ago still resonates today. And it's almost time for the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night.
👋Good morning, Short List nation! I'm John Riley, here again with some truly compelling stories from Paste BN. Make yourselves at home!
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What another Trump presidency would mean for US allies
As the U.S. election nears, America's allies are watching nervously and wondering what it means if Donald Trump returns to the White House. In private, some say they are preparing for a chaotic presidency that might actively work against European interests. 😰 Why officials are asking: 'Are you really going to do this again?'
- Biden vs. Trump: What's different in likely 2024 rematch
- Trump's RNC 'purge': Some in GOP nervous about footing Trump's legal bills
Why a 50-year-old affirmative action case still divides us
In 1974, a white Louisiana factory worker named Brian Weber sued his employer for reverse discrimination and lost in a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court. At the time, the court's ruling was hailed as a boost for affirmative action. But 50 years later, the nation is still divided over the outcome. ⚖️ Read how the Weber ruling continues to reverberate today.
- Women and affirmative action: White women benefit most, so why do they oppose it?
- College admissions: Justices strike down affirmative action decision at Harvard, UNC
The Oscars: Get set for the Super Bowl of awards shows
The movies' biggest night unfolds Sunday at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, drawing Hollywood's most glamorous and infamous. The Best Picture battle remains focused on "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," aka Barbenheimer. But surprises are lurking, such as: Will "The Holdovers" star Paul Giamatti vanquish "Oppenheimer" doppelgänger Cillian Murphy? Follow the Oscars − from red carpet to afterparties − at Paste BN! 🎥 Tune in: When and where to watch the Oscars
- Oscar predictions: Who will win - and who should
- Best Picture battle: Our movie experts make the case for each nominee
- That's just 'Psycho': These 10 classic movies didn't win a single Oscar
- Best actor: Ranking the winners of the past 25 years
- Best actress: Every winner of the past 25 years, from worst to best
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